By default, newer versions of Windows don’t offer built-in support for using animated GIFs as background images. However, you can use third-party software programs such as BioniX and DreamScene to override Windows settings and use the animated GIF of your choice as a desktop background.

Click on “Browse” and select the GIF file you want used as your background.

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Click on “Convert File,” then select the option to download and save the WMV file to your desktop.

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Right-click on the WMV file, then select “Set as Desktop Background.” Windows will then use DreamScene to play the animated GIF on your desktop background.[3]

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